OUTLINE OF THE SESSION
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Acknowledge the group, welcoming and apologies.
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Open the group session according to the group norms set, for example, did the group decide to open with a prayer? Before
commencing with the group, briefly discuss the previous session.
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Ice-breaker (Knots)
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Get feedback from the group on anything they feel that they want to share with group. Ask about any highlights or negative
experiences; did they discuss the session with any of their family members or a friend, and if so how this was received?
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General discussion
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Disclosure
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Safety in the household
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Relationships in the home
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Stigmatisation exercise
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Stigma
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Human rights
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Dealing with stigma and discrimination
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Wrap up (session 1-8)
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Closure
ICE-BREAKER
Knots
Materials needed: None
Activity
Have the group stand in a circle. Each person must join right hands with another person in the group, but it has to be
someone who is NOT standing immediately to the left or right. Then have each person join left hands with another person
in the group, but it has to be someone who is NOT standing immediately to the left or right and someone other than before.
Now the group has to untangle themselves without letting go of hands. They may have to loosen their grips a little to allow
for twisting and turning. They may have to step over or under other people.
SPECIAL NOTE:
There are four possible solutions to the knot.
1. One large circle with people facing either direction.
2. Two interlocking circles.
3. A figure eight.
4. A circle within a circle
HIV IN THE HOUSEHOLD
Disclosure
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Encourage the members of the group to help describe what it was like to disclose to their friend/relative.
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How did it change their relationships with other members of the community? How do they deal with community stigma?
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Ask the group as a whole what situations in the household is a problem for them in terms of safety? How do they deal with
it?
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